Post-UMAT 2018 Debrief Thread

No one really thought they would do something but it’s interesting to see what they say loll

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I hope ACER decides to take pity on us PM test takers and scales us a smidgen higher, even if they don't disclose it. They have acknowledged the noise (which personally i found very distracting).. Fingers crossed!

I hope ACER decides to take pity on us PM test takers and scales us a smidgen higher, even if they don't disclose it. They have acknowledged the noise (which personally i found very distracting).. Fingers crossed!

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I think they could do that behind the scene. But don't want to announce it publicly in case it sets a precedent they are held to in the future even for trivial disturbance.

On a serious note, how did those who sat the UMAT twice or more find the AM vs PM times work for them?

Last year I had AM session, and even thought I got less sleep I felt more alert and had more energy in the exam.

This year I had PM session, and while I got more sleep, I ended up feeling sluggish about halfway through the exam, could be because of section 1 throwing me off or I was thinking probably that it was starting to (and did) get dark outside.

On a serious note, how did those who sat the UMAT twice or more find the AM vs PM times work for them?

Last year I had AM session, and even thought I got less sleep I felt more alert and had more energy in the exam.

This year I had PM session, and while I got more sleep, I ended up feeling sluggish about halfway through the exam, could be because of section 1 throwing me off or I was thinking probably that it was starting to (and did) get dark outside.

What are your guys thoughts on AM vs PM?

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I sleep at like 5am so I can never be awake before 10am

simple maths tells me I need to do PM session

For my 9am labs I’m always on like 3hr sleep lollll

Definitely not a morning person

I did umat 3 times and all three times were in the PM. I think I wake up like 10am (early) on a umat day

On a serious note, how did those who sat the UMAT twice or more find the AM vs PM times work for them?

Last year I had AM session, and even thought I got less sleep I felt more alert and had more energy in the exam.

This year I had PM session, and while I got more sleep, I ended up feeling sluggish about halfway through the exam, could be because of section 1 throwing me off or I was thinking probably that it was starting to (and did) get dark outside.

What are your guys thoughts on AM vs PM?

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Well sometimes you can sleep for 6 hours and feel refreshed, and sometimes you can sleep for 8 hours and feel groggy. I think it is about having a consistent sleep pattern in the lead up the exam and then picking whichever time slot you think you feel more alert in.

So that would mean that i don’t have to worry about applying until after UMAT results are out, right?

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It will depend on exactly when results are released this year (last year they were considerably earlier than they’ve ever been). That said, even in past years when UMAT results were later in the month, they still came out before the cut off date for applications, and I definitely can’t see this year being any different.

The ONLY caution I have is for rural applicants, or those seeking special considerations. I know that some rural applications require stat decs and references from community leaders, which can take time to pull together and can’t necessarily be left ‘til the last minute.

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